1. Jacinda Ardern (1980)

New Zealand Politician

Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party who became the 40th Prime Minister of New Zealand in October 2017. She previously served as Spokesperson for Social Development. 

2. Jesse Royal (1989)

New Zealand Rugby League Player

Reggae singer known for singles like "Modern Day Judas" and "Preying on the Weak," he was named JARIA Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He's gained significant popularity on Instagram with...

3. Jack Lam (1987)

Rugby Player

New Zealand-Samoan rugby union flanker who joined the Hurricanes in Super Rugby in 2011.

4. Judith Collins (1959)

New Zealand Politician

While serving in the New Zealand Parliament as a representative of the Papakura constituency, this National Party member also held such titles as Minister for the Accident Compensation Corporation, Minister...

5. Leilani Rorani (1974)

New Zealand Squash Player

Leilani Joyce is a former World No. 1 professional squash player from New Zealand. During her career she won the British Open in 1999 and 2000 and finished runner-up at...

6. Leanne Baker (1981)

New Zealand Tennis Player

Leanne Baker is a New Zealand professional tennis player. Her career high WTA singles ranking is 260 which she reached on 26 February 2007. Her career high doubles ranking is...

7. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (1995)

New Zealand Rugby League Player

Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for the Penrith Panthers of the National Rugby League. He primarily plays fullback and wing.

8. Sam Rapira (1987)

New Zealand Rugby League Player

Sam Rapira is a professional rugby league footballer for the New Zealand Warriors of the National Rugby League. A New Zealand international representative prop-forward he has played his entire NRL...

9. Pieter T (1987)

New Zealand Singer

Pieter Tuhoro known by his stage name Pieter T is a New Zealand R&B singer and music producer. He was originally a member in the short lived music group Boyband...

10. Trent Renata (1988)

New Zealand Rugby Union Player

Trent Renata is a rugby union footballer who plays as a fullback for Waikato in the ITM Cup.

11. Ann Hercus (1942)

New Zealand Politician

Dame Margaret Ann Hercus DCMG best known as Ann Hercus is a New Zealand politician and diplomat.

12. Steve Rapira (1988)

New Zealand Rugby League Player

Steve Rapira is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer for English club Salford Red Devils of Super League. A second-row forward he previously played in the National Rugby League...

13. Helen Collins (1988)

Association Footballer

Helen Collins was born in Hamilton New Zealand on 3 October 1988 and has represented New Zealand in association football at international level. She plays her club football with Claudelands...

14. Jackson Willison (1988)

Rugby Player

Jackson Dan Kingi Willison 5 September 1988) is a New Zealand rugby union footballer. His regular playing position is as a midfield back. He plays for the Blues in Super...

15. Marty Holah (1976)

New Zealand Rugby Union Player

Martin Rowan Marty Holah is a New Zealand rugby union player who has played for Welsh regional side Ospreys the Waikato provincial team and the Chiefs Super Rugby franchise. Holah...

16. Murray Taylor (1956)

New Zealand Rugby Union Player

Murray Barton Taylor is a retired rugby union player from New Zealand. He played thirty matches for the All Blacks in the late 1970s and early 1980s; seven of these...

17. Carol Beaumont (1960)

New Zealand Politician

Carol Ann Beaumont is a politician from New Zealand first elected to represent the Labour Party through the party list vote in the 2008 election. Beaumont stood in the Maungakiekie...

18. Chad Coombes (1983)

New Zealand Association Football

Chadwick Reuben Coombes is a New Zealand born association football player who currently plays as a midfielder for Auckland City FC in the ASB Premiership. Before joining Auckland City in...

19. Craig Baird (1970)

New Zealand Racing Driver

Craig George Baird MNZM is a race car driver. Baird is a very successful driver in his homeland winning three consecutive New Zealand Formula Atlantic championship titles and then four...

20. Leighton Price (1989)

New Zealand Rugby Union Player

Leighton Price (born 24 March 1989 in Hamilton New Zealand is a New Zealand rugby union player. He plays for Taranaki in the ITM Cup. Previously he played for Hawke's...

21. Aaron Hopa (1971)

New Zealand Rugby Union Player

Aaron Remana Hopa was a New Zealand rugby union player. He was an All Black in 1997 where he played four matches and played for Waikato in provincial level including...

22. Jessica McCormack (1989)

New Zealand Basketball Player

Jessica McCormack is a women's basketball and netball player. At the 2006 Commonwealth Games she won a silver medal as part of the Tall Ferns New Zealand women's basketball team....

23. Kaytee Boyd (1978)

New Zealand Cyclist

Kaytee Boyd is a New Zealand track cyclist.

24. Chris van der Drift (1986)

New Zealand Racing Driver

Christopher Jason van der Drift is a New Zealand racecar driver of Dutch descent.

25. Tevita Finau (1986)

Player Of American Football

Tevita Tolu Finau is an American football defensive end for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free...

26. Mike Homik (1978)

New Zealand Basketball Player

Michael Mike Homik is a New Zealand professional basketball player. He was part of the silver medal winning Tall Blacks team at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. He has 4 NBL...

27. Steve Gray (TV presenter) (1965)

New Zealand Television Presenter

Steven Steve Gray is a New Zealand blogger and broadcaster best known as the former host and film reviewer of the weekday New Zealand morning television show Good Morning. Before...

28. John Blaikie (1756)

New Zealand Rugby Union Player

John Blaikie is a retired rugby union footballer.

29. Chris Budgen (1973)

New Zealand Rugby Union Player

Lance Corporal Chris Budgen is a retired Rugby Union player and current serving soldier in the British ArmyHe played the majority of his professional career for Exeter Chiefs and Northampton...

30. Gavin Lovegrove (1967)

Javelin Thrower From New Zealand

Gavin Brian Lovegrove was a javelin thrower from New Zealand who twice represented his native country at the Summer Olympics. He won a bronze medal at three consecutive Commonwealth Games:...